Web1 a : something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display b : an object of curiosity or contempt made a spectacle of herself 2 spectacles ˈspek-ti-kəlz also -ˌti-kəlz plural : a device used to correct defects of vision : glasses 3

Webanything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. a public show or display, especially on a large scale: The coronation was a lavish spectacle. spectacles. eyeglasses, especially with pieces passing over or around the ears for holding them in place.

WebSomething that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature. b. A public performance or display, especially one on a large or lavish scale. c. A regrettable public display, as of bad behavior: drank too much and made a spectacle of himself. 2. spectacles. a.

Webnoun 1 as in pageant an elaborate, visually exciting show or event the multimedia spectacles that have become established parts of the opening and closing ceremonies …

Webspectacle noun [C] (UNUSUAL EVENT) an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention: an amazing / terrible spectacle The trial became a public spectacle. …

Webspectacle noun [C] (UNUSUAL EVENT) an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention: an amazing / terrible spectacle The trial became a public spectacle. …

Web/ ( ˈspɛktəkəlz) / See synonyms for spectacles on Thesaurus.com pl n a pair of glasses for correcting defective visionOften (informal) shortened to: specs pair of spectacles cricket a score of 0 in each innings of a match QUIZ WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?

Web2. [count] : something that attracts attention because it is very unusual or very shocking — usually singular. The photo exhibit was quite a spectacle. She hoped the situation would not become a spectacle. 3. spectacles [plural] old-fashioned : a pair of lenses set into a frame and worn over the eyes : glasses. He peered through his spectacles.

WebSpectacles are eyeglasses. People wear spectacles because their vision is flawed. Spectacles is an old-fashioned word, but it means something you probably see — and maybe even use — every day: eyeglasses. People who have defective vision need spectacles to see properly. Spectacles have two main parts: the lenses and the frames …

WebIn general, spectacle refers to an event that is memorable for the appearance it creates. Derived in Middle English from c. 1340 as "specially prepared or arranged display" it was borrowed from Old French spectacle, itself a reflection of the Latin spectaculum "a show" from spectare "to view, watch" frequentative form of specere "to look at." The word …